Liverpool City Centre Accommodation

The Three Graces - The Liver Building, Port of Liverpool Building & Cunard Building flanked by Rowse's distinctive Georges Dock Ventilation Tower

Placing a bet at the Grand National. Aintree's most famous race annually in April

View of the Liver Building from Birkenhead across the Mersey

Marks of Herbert J Rowse, Georges Dock Ventilatation Tower, Mann Island Liverpool

Liverpool's Spectacular Victorian Architecture - St Georges Hall opened in 1854

Liverpool Architecture Liver Building Liverpool Grand National Aintree Racecourse

Liverpool's iconic and spectacular architecture is a highlight of any visit to the city. On the Waterfront, which now has UNESCO World Heritage status, the Three Graces - the Liver Building, the Cunard Building and the Port of Liverpool Building all date from the early 20th century and stand as majestic testament to the city's maritime heritage. A host of awesome Victorian architecture sits within Liverpool city centre including the neoclassical St George's Hall and Walker Art Gallery. Liverpool boasts the UK's largest cathedral situated high on St James' Mount where you'll catch one of the best panoramic views of the city.

A short train journey from Liverpool Central Station to Aintree sees you at one of the country's most famous racecourses. Liverpool's Aintree Racecourse is home to the annual April Grand National, England's most popular run which first took place here at Aintree in 1839.

Liverpool Architecture & UNESCO World Heritage Waterfront

Much of Liverpool's architecture has iconic status around the world - a view of The Liver Building (1908-11) is instantly recognisable as Liverpool. The city is a veritable feast of listed Victorian and early 20th century structures.

Much of the city's treasured Victorian architecture is in the city centre - Lime Street Station (1836-1879), St George's Hall (1854) and the Walker Art Gallery (1882) for example. Liverpool's St George's Hall stands as a fine example of neoclassical Victorian architecture - one of the world's best and the Walker Art Gallery is likewise neoclassical in style. Liverpool Town Hall, one of the city's oldest buildings, first opened as the Town Hall and exchange in 1754 and was designed by acclaimed architect John Wood of Bath (see Bath Architecture weblink right). Liverpool businesses and entrepreneurs involved in the slave trade funded the building of this historic Liverpool building. Damaged by fire in 1795, the Town Hall was immediately restored under the eye of London architect James Wyatt. Read more on this history of Liverpool Town Hall, St George's Hall and Croxteth Hall just outside the city centre via the webguide link right.

In the heart of Liverpool's Chinatown area on Nelson Street sits the city's famous Chinese Arch - the largest outside China. The Chinese Arch is main hub for Chinese New Year celebrations and a mark of Liverpool's rich maritime heritage and cultural mix - trade with the Far East boomed in Liverpool through the 19th century, and many Chinese seamen settled in the city.

Move to Liverpool's now UNESCO World Heritage Waterfront and many of the treasures here including the Three Graces - The Royal Liver Building (1908-1911), the Port of Liverpool Building (1907) and the Cunard Building are early Edwardian 20th century. All of Liverpool's docklands area has the UNESCO World Heritage protected status incorporating the Three Graces and the Albert Dock.

Liverpool Cathedrals

Like the Liver Building, Liverpool's two vast cathedrals, both very different, are iconic buildings within the city. The older Liverpool Anglican Cathedral (the largest Cathedral in the UK) has towered over the city for over 100 years, sited as it is on St James' Mount and visible from miles away. It celebrated its centenary in 2004 (the first foundation stone was laid in 1904, but the cathedral wasn't officially consecrated until 1924 due to delays caused by the First World War). The building miraculously survived intact the heavy bombing of the Second World War.

To get a real sense of the scale of this huge structure a visit is highly recommended. The elevated St James' Mount position also affords spectacular views across the city of Liverpool. This is the largest of the UK's cathedrals with vast interior gothic arches, the world's highest and heaviest peal of bells and now a new on-site visitor centre with shop and cafe bar. Children particularly will enjoy the new on-site theatre with 10 minute HD panoramic film showing Liverpool from the air and archive footage of the cathedral's construction. Audio tours are now available in several languages. Liverpool Cathedral is within easy walking distance of the city centre and the Albert Dock. Checkout the Cathedral's webguide below for up-to-date opening times and film show times.

Liverpool Cathedral, St James House, 20 St James Road, Liverpool, L1 7BY. Tel. 0151 702 7201.www.liverpoolcathedral.org.uk

Facing on to Liverpool Cathedral at the other far end of Hope Street sits Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral, the city's Roman Catholic Archdiocese. Officially consecrated in 1967, and designed by Frederick Gibberd, the Metropolitan Cathedral is renowned for both its distinctive conical hat and stunning lighting. The Metropolitan is normally open from 8am to 6pm (closed 5pm on Sundays in Winter). A bookshop is on-site. For more details checkout the Metrolpolitan Cathedral's webguide right. Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral, Cathedral House, Mount Pleasant, Liverpool, L3 5TQ. Tel. 0151 709 9222.

Aintree Racecourse Liverpool - Home to the Grand National

The annual April Grand National is one of the most famous horse races in the world, held here at the historic Aintree Racecourse Liverpool. The first flat fixture was run at Aintree on 7 July 1829. This race course has a rich history, and the Grand National is ingrained in Liverpool's history and heritage. The Grand National was first run at Aintree in 1839.

Alongside Aintree's most famous race the Grand National, six ofther racedays are held annually. Summer Race Evenings are also popular. Extensive hospitality facilities are on-site including private boxes and inclusive restaurant packages with racecourse views. Two new grandstands have been added recently, plus the Aintree International Equestrian Centre.

Conference and wedding facilities at Aintree are outstanding with many function suites benefitting from Grand National Racecourse views. For more details of conference, gala dinner and wedding packages at Aintree see the Aintree weblink below.

Aintree Racecourse Liverpool, Ormskirk Road, Aintree, Liverpool, L9 5AS. T: 0151 523 2600 www.aintree.co.ukFrom Liverpool City Centre Aintree is easily accessed by train from Liverpool Central Station direct to Aintree Station which sits just opposite the racecourse. Aintree is also easily accessed by car. The Racecourse sits on the A59 which is just one mile from the M57 and M58 which link into the main M62 and M6 Motorways. Exits for Aintree are clearly marked off main motorways. (see the Aintree Racecoure website for a detailed map).

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